[dales529]

Nice post Sal, Very important stuff.
Back in the day used to run a 23 footer out to the Mud Hole and well beyond for the Tuna. Although we only had a single engine I/O with a little common sense and preperation the trips were doable. The only pre-requisite to experience is COMMON SENSE when part of the "mosquito fleet"
1) Crew ALWAYS consisted of at least 2 capable captains or at least a second who could handle the boat if GF anything happened to the primary skipper and a good boat mechanic and no more than the boat can handle.
2) We AlWAYS had a "buddy" boat that was dual engine and at least 38' or larger that was headed to the same grounds or very close to it. Even as great as most capts are when it comes to helping outsomeone in danger its always best to have a plan ahead of time where u both know if anything goes wrong you already have someone lined up to help. This can be as simple as riding their wake back in the rough stuff.

In todays age with this site it should be even easier to line up the "buddy boat"

Again great post, be safe and catch-um up.